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An imperfect god : George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America
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An imperfect god : George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America
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Draws from private papers, court records, and archives to document George Washington's engagement with slavery over the course of his life, looking at how his attitude changed from complete acceptance of slavery to a belief that the institution was evil and dangerous to the new nation.
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Title
An imperfect god : George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America -- George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America
Call No
BIOG WASHINGTON
Edition
1st ed.
Authors
Wiencek, Henry
Subjects
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Views on slavery.
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Relations with slaves.
Slavery--Political aspects--United States--History--18th century.
Presidents--United States--Biography.
United States--Politics and government--1775-1783.
Washington, George, 1732-1799. sears
Slavery--United States.
Slavery--United States--Political aspects--History.
Presidents--United States--Biography.
United States--Politics and government--1775-1783, Revolution.
Language
English
Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
Publication Desc
404 p. : ill., maps ;
ISBN
0374175268
LCCN
2003006984
Target Audience
Adult
Dimensions
24 cm.